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Kent State pays for security at O’Rourke’s appearance

Halena Sepulveda September 27, 2019

Potential Democratic Nominee for the 2020 election, Beto O'Rourke, came to visit Kent State University this past Wednesday where he spoke to students about his campaign and hopes for the election. Along...

Sexual assault “red zone” poses threat to college students

At many college campuses, thousands of new students are starting their freshman year. According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), more than 50 percent of campus sexual assaults happen...

Officer Robert Wilson demonstrates how to use a makeshift tourniquet during A.L.I.C.E. training on Thursday, September 12, 2019.

ALICE training helps students stay safe on campus

Hannah Davis Feature writer September 18, 2019

For freshmen at Kent State, there are several mandatory events to attend. Unlike orientation, Alert Lockdown Inform Counter Evacuate (ALICE) training provides its attendees with skills they can use outside...

Scott Dotterer, Office of Health Promotion Coordinator, speaks in front of a group of freshman during an Alcohol Awareness workshop on Monday.  

Alcohol-related arrests down on campus

Becca Sagaris September 13, 2019

There has been a 22.8% decrease in Liquor Law Violation arrests on Kent State’s campus; a major improvement just over the course of a year.Community Resource Officer Tricia Knoles explains that the reason...

The Kent State Police Department donated goods to the Freedom House, located in Kent. The Freedom House is a known resource for male veterans that need a place to stay while they get back on their feet.

University police make donation for No-Shave November to Freedom House veterans

Olivia Boris November 28, 2018

Kent State police have been looking for ways to get involved and give back to their local community. One of their successful ideas, ”No-Shave November,” has been going on in their department for three...

This infographic was created on infogram.com using data provided by the Kent State Department of Residence Services. 

Kent authorities plan for Halloween

Kent’s annual Halloween party is quickly approaching, and authorities from the city and university are making plans to keep residents safe at the event that typically draws more than 20,000 people.Kent...

Kent takes safety precautions for Homecoming weekend

Olivia Boris October 4, 2018

Both the Kent State University Police Department and the City of Kent Police have been working hard together to ensure the safety of all students and alumni who will be attending Homecoming festivities...

Students question their safety due to recent protests

Olivia Boris October 3, 2018

With the mass amount of controversy in our society, students at Kent State have begun to worry about their safety on campus. Recent protests have left many students wondering how differences of opinion...

Kent State prioritizes Flash ALERTS in wake of tornado warning

David Williams April 21, 2018

On April 15, the National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for Portage County. Kent State’s Emergency Alert System was quickly activated, and the tornado sirens blared. University Communications...

The Wait 2 Txt campaign will be occurring over the next three weeks.

KSUPD kicks off distracted pedestrian campaign

David Williams April 11, 2018

This week, getting a free coffee can be as easy as crossing the street. That’s because KSUPD officers will be at random crosswalks offering coupons to people who cross correctly, not looking at their...

Officer Vance Voyles tells students how they could have improved on their handling of a scenario involving a man breaking into cars.

KSUPD wraps up Police Experience Academy

David Williams March 17, 2018

KSUPD’s Police Experience Academy came to a close Thursday evening at Crossroads Church in Kent.The academy lasted four weeks and covered a wide range of police training practices, including detective...

KSUPD gets ready for National School Walkout

David Williams March 13, 2018

Students across the country are staging a national school walkout Wednesday in solidarity with victims of the school shooting in Parkland, Florida.A walkout has also been planned for Kent State and will...

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